Archive: 3 July 2004
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Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fitri Wulandari
Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta British energy giant BP Plc expects to wrap up deals to sell two gas blocks to local firm PT Energy Mega Persada (EMP) and Malaysia's Petroliam National Bhd. (Petrona) later this month, the company said on Thursday. President of BP Indonesia Bill Schrader said the company would sell its Kangean block in East Java to EMP, and the Muriah block off the coast of Central Java to Petronas. "We reached an agreement to sell them.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, July 3, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, July 3, 2004 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing 9:00 Religious Teachings 10:00 Talk Show 11:30 Battle of Wits 12:30 p.m.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Badminton director calls for training evaluation
Badminton director calls for training evaluation Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Taufik Hidayat and Sony Dwi Kuncoro are the latest Indonesian victims at the Malaysian Open, prompting the national training director to say the program needed to be evaluated. Taufik and Sony, who entered the tournament as the Asian championship finalists, were shut out of the tournament late on Thursday following the exit of their female compatriots.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Eight more councils face graft probes
Eight more councils face graft probes Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, Padang After helping jail almost all members of the West Sumatra legislative council for corruption, prosecutors here are currently investigating new graft scams in at least eight regental and municipal councils. Around 100 councillors have been named as suspects in the scandals over the misuse of budgets, and more than 50 others are being questioned as witnesses.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Battle of telco cards begins in Surabaya
Battle of telco cards begins in Surabaya Indra Harsaputra, Surabaya Hardly a year has passed since state-owned Telkom boosted Flexi cards; Indosat has now followed with its new product, Star One, raising the question of whether it can made inroads into Flexi's wireless access market in Surabaya as its initial sales target. The Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)-based communications era has begun in Indonesia, with Surabaya as one of the sales areas for the related products.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN security now at ease
ASEAN security now at ease Policemen in charge of securing the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) during this week's ASEAN summit were able to sigh with relief on Friday evening as the ASEAN Regional Forum ended. On duty from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. since last Friday, they will return to their normal routines on Saturday. "We are happy, because we were able to carry out our duties well," a police officer said. However, he expressed some disgruntlement about U.S.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, July 3, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, July 3, 2004 Exhibitions * Sintang Textile at Textile Museum, Jl. K.S Tubun No. 4, West Jakarta (Tel. 5606613), until October. * Installation Republik Togel 303, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 70798626), until July 9. * Painting Jakarta of Contemporary by Jerffrey S, Munadi, Rusnoto, Tanya djo, Fabulous Art Gallery, Jl. Patimura 39, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until July 9.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
City admits poor planning in school renovation projects
City admits poor planning in school renovation projects Damar Harsanto, Jakarta At least 13 school construction projects have been halted as a result of poor planning by the Jakarta Elementary Education Agency. Jakarta Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo said at City Hall on Friday that work on the 13 schools throughout Jakarta had been delayed since 2002 due to financial constraints resulting from the education agency's poor budgetary planning.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government firm on July bond issue
Government firm on July bond issue Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Emboldened by the limited impact of the U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike and the peaceful month-long presidential election campaign, the government is determined to move ahead with plans to launch its fourth bond issue of the year later this month. While acknowledging there were possible risks from the elections, the government expects an improved market atmosphere after the July 5 vote, Minister of Finance Boediono said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
A valid election in Aceh: Test-case for RI's democracy
A valid election in Aceh: Test-case for RI's democracy Sam Zarifi, New York Come Monday, most of Indonesia's 150 million registered voters will be able to cast (or not cast) their ballots in a relatively peaceful environment. Indonesians should be proud that they have reached yet another major political and logistical milestone on their road to full democracy.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's race for presidency: What the opinion polls don't say
Indonesia's race for presidency: What the opinion polls don't say Leonard C. Sebastian The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore Indonesians want change, it is often said. This was evident from the spectacular decline in the popularity of the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle (PDI-P) in the recent general election. It is not surprising then that all five teams in the presidential race next Monday pledge change. But do they really represent change?
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
BP to sell gas blocks to Petronas and EMP
BP to sell gas blocks to Petronas and EMP Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta British energy giant BP Plc expects to wrap up deals to sell two gas blocks to local firm PT Energy Mega Persada (EMP) and Malaysia's Petroliam National Bhd. (Petrona) later this month, the company said on Thursday. President of BP Indonesia Bill Schrader said the company would sell its Kangean block in East Java to EMP, and the Muriah block off the coast of Central Java to Petronas.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia: Democracy, defense and development
Indonesia: Democracy, defense and development Juwono Sudarsono, Norwich, UK Indonesia is currently still undergoing the "multifaceted consequences" of the multidimensional Asian economic and financial crisis of 1997 and 1998. From an authoritarian, centralized government backed by the military for more than 30 years under President Soeharto, Indonesia became the focus of attention of many policymakers and academics.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Potential voters turn to TV fpr info
Potential voters turn to TV fpr info Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta Television programs featuring presidential candidates and the candidates' ads aired by TV stations were the primary source of information for people wishing to learn more about those contesting the July 5 election, a survey found.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malpractice victims pessimistic on disciplinary council
Malpractice victims pessimistic on disciplinary council Dewi Santoso, Jakarta Medical malpractice victims can now look forward to having their demands for justice fulfilled after the House of Representatives and the government agreed to establish a disciplinary council that will handle cases of misconduct in the practice of medicine.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia gets ready for major political shake-up
Indonesia gets ready for major political shake-up Peter Milne, Jakarta As Indonesia is approaching its first-ever direct presidential election, a major shift is occurring in the country's political map. However, it is one that many foreign and Indonesian observers, not to mention members of the Indonesian elite, seem to be having some trouble registering.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates lack communications skills
Candidates lack communications skills Ong Hock Chuan, Jakarta What is apparent from the debates of the presidential candidates and their running mates on Wednesday and Thursday night is that most of them still don't seem to "get it" when it comes to communicating effectively to a TV-plugged-in audience. The "it" that the politicians do not get is that Indonesia has changed. Like it or not, Indonesia now has free media, which includes dozens of TV stations.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Novotel offers holiday programs
Novotel offers holiday programs YOGYAKARTA: Entering this years' school holiday season, Novotel Yogyakarta Hotel on Jl. Sudirman offers a series of special fun educational programs for children. On Saturday this week, the hotel offers a short cooking class for Rp 50.000 per child from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., during which participants are taught how to make banana chocolate and cheese sandwiches.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
New leaders must promote education
New leaders must promote education Simon Marcus Gower, Jakarta The first direct elections of a president in Indonesia are almost here and the candidates have often been heard to talk up their positions on human rights and the growth of democracy for this nation. This type of rhetoric is understandable and quite familiar to election campaigns. All over the world candidates will use such language.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates July 2
Rupiah Rates July 2 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,917.86 6,208.05 6,598.31 6,527.37 Brunei dollar 1 5,711.71 5,126.31 5,447.87 5,389.99 Canadian dollar 1 7,362.61 6,606.90 7,022.52 6,946.74 Swiss franc 1 7,858.80 7,054.63 7,495.79 7,417.49 Danish krone 1 1,606.70 1,441.69 1,532.49 1,515.85 Euro 1 11,941.00 10,719.00 11,389.43 11,270.35 Poundsterling 1 17,843.84 16,019.93 17,019.60 16,843.94 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,257.47 1,129.10 1,199.38 1,187.18...
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia, NZ to attend Laos summit
Australia, NZ to attend Laos summit The Jakarta Post , Jakarta Australia and New Zealand are moving closer to become permanent dialog partners of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) annual leaders' summit along with Japan, China and South Korea, a senior ASEAN official disclosed. ASEAN Secretary-General Ong Keng Yong said ASEAN leaders decided to invite the two countries to attend the next summit in Laos this year, to celebrate Australia's 30th anniversary of ties with ASEAN.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Spanish dish on offer at El Patio
Spanish dish on offer at El Patio YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to give its customers more variety, Melia Purosani Hotel on Jl. Suryotomo is offering a traditional Spanish dish -- Paella Valenciana -- at its El Patio coffee shop during July. Offered for Rp 95,000++ per person, Paella comprises three main ingredients -- rice, saffron, and olive oil. It will be prepared authentically with prawns, mussels, chicken, sausage, snapper and vegetables.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
PGRI demands special teacher law
PGRI demands special teacher law JAKARTA: The Indonesian Teachers Association (PGRI) on Friday demanded that the House of Representatives (DPR) draft a bill on employment conditions for teachers. The PGRI delegation, headed by chairman Moh. Surya, met with House Speaker Akbar Tandjung, Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar, and legislators Chatidjah HM Saleh and Anwar Arifin. They said that they needed a new law to ensure their careers, welfare and future.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BP
1. BP BP to sell gas blocks to Petronas, EMP 2. Dana Business confidence index shows recovery 3. Thai Thailand bans poultry imports from RI, Vietnam 4. US U.S. job growth slows sharply in June 5.Inflation RI inflation to exceed target, touch 7%: BPS
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt told to get serious in legislation
Govt told to get serious in legislation JAKARTA: House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung called on the government on Friday to pay close attention to the deliberation of the bills on presidential advisors and on ministerial offices. The government, Akbar alleged, had often skipped meetings to deliberate the two bills, which were initiated by the House. The House hopes to endorse the bills before it finishes its term on September 2004. -- Antara
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]RI coat of arms
RI coat of arms and campaigns From Kompas The Republic of Indonesia's coat of arms has been used in the banners and flags during the ongoing presidential campaign. Legally, a state's coat of arms can be used only by state/government official institutions. Therefore, the use of the coat of arms of the Republic of Indonesia in the campaign flags and banners of Megawati and Hasyim Muzadi should be stopped because it is against the law.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK probes 11 alleged graft cases
KPK probes 11 alleged graft cases Muninggar Sri Saraswati , Jakarta Defying its human resources shortcomings, the powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has examined a total of 11 alleged corruption cases since its establishment six months ago. KPK deputy chairman Tumpak Hatorangan Panggabean told a press conference on Friday that the commission had just started its probe into six new alleged corruption cases.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gasoline shortage hits Bengkulu
Gasoline shortage hits Bengkulu BENGKULU: Bengkulu city, capital of Sumatra's Bengkulu province, has been hit by a gasoline shortage for the past three days, prompting the fuel's price to soar. The price of gasoline in Rawa Makmur subdistrict has reached Rp 3,000 per liter, far above the norm of Rp 1,700 to Rp 1,900. The gasoline shortage forced residents to form long queues on Friday at several gas stations and kiosks in the city. -- Antara
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Residents, traders differ on new market
Residents, traders differ on new market TANGERANG: While residents flocked to the traditional market in the Bumi Serpong Damai housing complex, which opened on Monday, traders complained about its high rental fees. Irli, a vegetable vendor, said she could only pay the special Rp 180,000 (US$19) per lot, per month, for the first six-month period. "We will have to pay Rp 330,000 per month afterwards," she said.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
2 heads
2 heads 1. ELECT -- 1 x 38 Sleman offering fishermen a new beginning 2. ROAD -- 1 x 40 Yogyakarta plans to be Java's hub
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1 x 39
1 x 39 Eight more councils face graft probes JP/5/recess 2 x 27 East Kutai council in hot water for golden handshakes JP/5/GOLD 2 x 29 Illegal Jambi gold mining inflicts heavy losses on state JP/5/shirt 2 x 35 Take the shirt of your back: Councillors to get Rp 5m for tailors 1 x 42 Mega inaugurates Suramadu bridge pillar
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
ARF mulls tough new security measures for ships
ARF mulls tough new security measures for ships The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the implementation of a tough new maritime security law that came into effect on Thursday, the members of Asia's top security forum discussed on Friday the new security standards for shipping in the region's busiest waterways.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI inflation to exceed target, touch 7%: BPS
RI inflation to exceed target, touch 7%: BPS Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesia's inflation rate is expected to touch 7 percent for the whole year, exceeding the government's target of 6.5 percent - due mostly to the rupiah's weakness, a government official said Friday. "For the first six months of this year, the consumer price had already risen 3.29 percent," La Ode Syaifuddin, the deputy chairman of the Central Bureau of Statistics, told reporters.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;AFP; ANPAf..r.. Australia-Malaysia-trade Australia set to discuss free trade pact with new friend Malaysia JP/15/AUSSIE Australia set to discuss free trade pact with new friend Malaysia Jack Taylor AgencevFrance-Presse Sydney Australia and Malaysia are close to launching talks on a free trade agreement in another sign of rapidly thawing relations between the two countries, officials said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Many first-time voters undecided on candidates
Many first-time voters undecided on candidates A. Junaidi, Jakarta At least 93 percent of Jakarta university students plan to vote in the presidential election, but about 25 percent of the first- time voters have yet to decide who they will vote for on Monday. Among the reasons given by those who said they wouldn't vote for the incumbent, Megawati Soekarnoputri, was because "her husband is meddlesome (reseh)," referring to reports about Taufik Kiemas. Magdalena S.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thailand slaps ban poultry imports from RI, Vietnam
Thailand slaps ban poultry imports from RI, Vietnam Thailand slapped a ban on poultry imports from Vietnam and Indonesia on Friday and warned Thai farmers to keep a close watch for a possible return of the epidemic. Yukol Limlaemthong, director general of Thailand's Department of Livestock, said in Bangkok border crossing points nationwide had been told to make sure smugglers do not attempt to violate the ban on poultry imports from the two countries.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Agony of the election:
Agony of the election: How power can be abused Thomas Hidya Tjaya Jakarta 2. Juwono -- Indonesia: Democracy, Defense and development 1 X 30 Indonesian democracy and defense See correction to byline below Juwono Sudarsono Norwich, UK
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Elbert, Takeuchi through to
Elbert, Takeuchi through to semifinals in Thamrin Cup JP/11/OPEN Elbert, Takeuchi on course for Thamrin final Moch. N. Kurniawan Jakarta Top seeds Elbert Sie and Kento Takeuchi moved a step closer to a showdown in the boys' finals after both reached the semifinals of the Thamrin Cup international junior tennis tournament here on Friday.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi in effort to up education
Bekasi in effort to up education BEKASI: Regent Saleh Manaf revealed that 514 elementary school buildings, or 60 percent of a total of 700 schools in the district, were in disrepair. "We are considering alloting more of the 2005 budget to renovating the schools in 23 subdistricts and 187 villages, which were mostly built in 1980s," he said on Wednesday. Education rates in the regency are low.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Four robbers shot dead in Simalungun
Four robbers shot dead in Simalungun MEDAN, North Sumatra: Simalungun Police personnel shot dead on Friday four robbers in Perdagangan subdistrict, Simalungun regency. The robbers were shot while they were plundering the house of a resident in the subdistrict. From them, the police confiscated four revolvers, according to chief of Simalungun police precinct Adj. Sr. Comr. Adhi. -- JP
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia seeks access to JI leader
Indonesia seeks access to JI leader Agence France Presse Jakarta Indonesia on Friday pressed for the resumption of full military ties with the United States and access to top terror suspect Hambali, an official said. The request to interview Hambali was made by Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda in talks with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on the sidelines of a regional security forum in Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Powell meets Indonesian students
Powell meets Indonesian students The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty-three Indonesian students from various universities across Jakarta packed a meeting room at the Mulia Hotel in Central Jakarta on Friday, and waited anxiously for a rare chance to hurl questions at U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 3, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 3, 2004 Yogyakarta Arts Festival Dances: Elly D. Luthan's Kunthi Pinilih (Sositet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Bulaksumur, 7:30 p.m., July 10), Sahita dance performances Iber-iber Tledhek Barangan (Pendopo Nitiprajan, 7:30 p.m., July 20), Sutopo and Widodo dances (Pendopo Nitiprajan, 7:30 p.m., July 20).
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private arm of the World Bank Group, has signed a US$9.5 million loan agreement with viscose staple fiber producer PT South Pacific Viscose (SPV) to finance the latter's two-year capital investment plan. The IFC said in a statement that SPV would use the loan to achieve self-sufficiency in electricity, to modernize its production facilities to refinance its medium-term debt.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
'What seems clear is that Indonesians will vote for change.
'What seems clear is that Indonesians will vote for change. They have been disappointed by the leaders of the past five years who have failed to make headway on reform.' ;JP; ANPAk..r..
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private arm of the World Bank Group, has signed a US$9.5 million loan agreement with viscose staple fiber producer PT South Pacific Viscose (SPV) to finance the latter's two-year capital investment plan. The IFC said in a statement that SPV would use the loan to achieve self-sufficiency in electricity, to modernize its production facilities to refinance its medium-term debt.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore, KL businesses to mount joint investment mission
Singapore, KL businesses to mount joint investment mission Agence France-Presse Singapore Singapore and Malaysia signed an agreement here on Friday that will help their business people organize joint investment promotions in third countries in another sign of improving bilateral ties. The first joint mission will be in Indonesia on Aug 22-24, Singapore Trade Minister George Yeo said.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
The sugar saga
The sugar saga One might still hear a song, occasionally sung by one of the current presidential candidates whenever he is campaigning. He usually sings Kulihat ibu pertiwi, sedang bersedih hati... (I see my motherland is in (deep) sorrow ...). The reason for singing it is because he is -- and quite probably the majority of the Indonesian people, too -- very concerned at the current state of affairs in the country.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Flags fall for Lavrov
Flags fall for Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stumbled onstage on Friday -- perhaps feeling the accumulated weight of the week's meetings -- as he rose to sign a counterterrorism agreement with the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN). During the ceremony, Lavrov nearly hit the floor and knocked over the national flags lined up behind the seats of foreign ministers gathered. One of the flags almost hit the Vietnamese foreign minister in the head.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poll boycott to mark presidential election
Poll boycott to mark presidential election Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Large numbers of spoiled ballots and high levels of absenteeism have characterized all the elections the country has ever organized, with many perceiving this to be a reflection of distrust in the fairness of the polls rather than people's ignorance of politics.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
ISSI to send Santia to Athens
ISSI to send Santia to Athens JAKARTA: Cyclist Santia Tri Kusuma has been selected to represent Indonesia in the Athens Games. Santia, who contributed two gold medals to the Indonesian team in last year's Southeast Asian Games, won the coveted slot over fellow cyclist Uyun Muzizah. The Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) said they had chosen Santia, who will compete in the point race, because she was more experienced than Uyun.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Elbert, Takeuchi on course for Thamrin final
Elbert, Takeuchi on course for Thamrin final Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Top seeds Elbert Sie and Kento Takeuchi moved a step closer to a showdown in the boys' finals after both reached the semifinals of the Thamrin Cup international junior tennis tournament here on Friday. Top seed Elbert of Indonesia defeated Sho Aida of Japan 6-4, 6-4, while second seed Takeuchi of Japan beat Peerachat Chaiyapan of Thailand 6-2, 6-2 at the Senayan tennis courts.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. PIANO -- 2 x 20
1. PIANO -- 2 x 20 Stalin's favorite pianos a hit in U.S. 2. STAR -- 1 x 40 Battle of telco cards begins in Surabaya 3. SMELL -- 1 x 37 T-Rex breath wins wacky scent market
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. PUTEH (1 X 30)
1. PUTEH (1 X 30) KPK requests travel ban for Puteh 2. PRIOK (3 X 21) Prosecutors ask for five-year jail term for Pranowo 3. NU (1 X 32) 4. BLAST (1 X 28) Police link six suspects to JI 5. TNNC (1 X 28) RI, Australia open crime center
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Australia open crime center
Indonesia and Australia open crime center P.C. Naommy, Jakarta Indonesia and Australia inaugurated on Friday the Transnational Crime Coordination Center (TNCC) to fight transnational crimes, including people smuggling, drug trafficking and terrorism, in Southeast Asia. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar and Australian Federal Police (AFP) chief Commissioner Mick Keelty officially launched the center at the Indonesian National Central Bureau- Interpol Headquarters in Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tony Hotland
Tony Hotland Jakarta Legislators have denied asking state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina to perform a forensic and investigative audit of past financial statements to locate the root of the company's current cash flow troubles. The head of House Commission VIII on mining and energy affairs, Irwan Prayitno, said on Friday the commission never made such a request, adding the commission could simply use the audit done by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Focus Issue: Furniture, May 4, 2004
Focus Issue: Furniture, May 4, 2004 Caption: Photo A: Furnifair Rattan furniture designs have improved over the years. To protect the rattan furniture industry, the government recently imposed a ban on the exportation of unprocessed and half-processed rattan. Photo B: Furnifair A rattan phone table and chair. Photo C: Decorus Contract A designer sofa gives a polished look to this lounge room.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt shuns proposal for cars tax-free
Govt shuns proposal for cars tax-free KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Jakarta has rejected a proposal made by the Belu administration, East Nusa Tenggara, to provide a tax-free facility for cars imported from East Timor. "We have thoroughly assessed the proposal and presented it to the central government, which rejected it upon technical considerations," head of the provincial industry and trade office, Supartantyo, said on Friday. He did not elaborate on the "technical considerations".
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Slank band fans stabbed in concert
Slank band fans stabbed in concert JAKARTA: Two fans of rock band Slank, better known as Slankers, were stabbed by unidentified men while watching the band's concert late on Thursday at the Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. Police identified the victims as Rafly Pasaribu, 19, and Suhandoko, 18, both residents of Pademangan, North Jakarta. They are being treated at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt earmarks Rp 10b for ARV
Govt earmarks Rp 10b for ARV DENPASAR, Bali: The government has allocated around Rp 10 billion (US$1.05 million) for the purchase of Anti RetroViral (ARV) drugs, which help people with HIV/AIDS to live a longer and more productive life. Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi said on Friday that the allocation would in 2004 benefit 40,000 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) across the country.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Police still have lot of homework to do'
'Police still have lot of homework to do' To mark the National Police's 58th anniversary on July 1, legal experts have highlighted the force's failure to meet the people's expectations when dealing with big corruption cases. Many police suspects have been allowed to walk free, some have evaded investigations and the police cannot explain why. The Jakarta Post asked some Jakartans for their views on the police. Christoforus, 26, is a freelance software developer. He lives with a relative on Jl.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta is on its way to become Java's hub
Yogyakarta is on its way to become Java's hub education Sri Wahyuni, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Quietly but surely, Yogyakarta is promoting itself abroad in its bid to make itself the hub for Java's trade, tourism and education. A set of promotional, official visits to the neighboring countries has been planned, both for government officials and the private sector to address these goals.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors ask for five-year jail term for Pranowo
Prosecutors ask for five-year jail term for Pranowo Sari P. Setiogi, Jakarta Prosecutors demanded on Friday a five-year prison term for former Jakarta Military Police chief Maj. Gen. (ret) Pranowo for allegedly failing to stop his men from torturing prisoners captured following the Tanjung Priok incident in 1984. Prosecutor Roesmanadi said Pranowo let his subordinates torture about 169 suspects detained at two military police stations in Cimanggis and Guntur.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Minister says SBKRI not essential
Minister says SBKRI not essential JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said bureaucrats at the lower level continued to ask Chinese-Indonesians to produce the Indonesian Citizenship Document (SBKRI) due to their lack of knowledge of the law. Yusril said the ministry had not intensively promoted the government policy that no longer requires Chinese-Indonesians to present the SBKRI to apply for an identity card or passport.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
NU considers direct involvement in politics
NU considers direct involvement in politics Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), is considering a move to allow its executives to get involved in practical politics without having to resign.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. MALPRACTICE: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. MALPRACTICE: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Malpractice victims pessimistic on disciplinary council 2. HAMBALI: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 RI seeks better military ties with U.S., access to JI leader 3. SCHOOL: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 City admits poor planning in school renovation projects 4. BOND: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Government firm on July bond issue 5. KPK: 30 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 47 Powerful KPK probes 11 alleged corruption cases
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Watchdog reports big travel costs of candidates
Watchdog reports big travel costs of candidates Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta The sheer size of Indonesia hints at the need for a virtually bottomless purse for trips during the recently concluded month- long presidential campaign. Staff members of the campaign teams were reluctant to provide exact figures on travel costs during the campaign, some saying that calculations were still being made and that the final results would be made available to the General Elections Commission.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Illegal wheat flour found in Pekanbaru
Illegal wheat flour found in Pekanbaru PEKANBARU, Riau: The Riau Trade and Industry Office inspected several traditional markets in the province for the past week, and discovered two illegal brands of wheat flour. The Kereta and Lotus brands were never registered with the office, according to office head Emrizal Pakis. He did not say how many kilograms of illegal wheat flour was confiscated.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore, Malaysian businesses to mount joint investment missions
Singapore, Malaysian businesses to mount joint investment missions Agence France-Presse Singapore Singapore and Malaysia signed an agreement here on Friday that will help their business people organize joint investment promotions in third countries in another sign of improving bilateral ties. The first joint mission will be in Indonesia on Aug 22-24, Singapore Trade Minister George Yeo said.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aceh electorate must have free and fair vote
Aceh electorate must have free and fair vote Sam Zarifi, New York Come Monday, most of Indonesia's 150 million registered voters will be able to cast (or not cast) their ballots in a relatively peaceful environment. Indonesians should be proud that they have reached yet another major political and logistical milestone on their road to full democracy. But it is a shame that Indonesians living in Aceh will not be able to share in the joy and pride of freely participating in a legitimate election.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Laos to admit foreign media for ASEAN summit
Laos to admit foreign media for ASEAN summit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Laos said it would allow an unprecedented level of freedom to foreign journalists covering the 10th ASEAN Summit in the country in November and other ASEAN meetings there next year. Laos took over heading the 38th ASEAN Standing Committee on Monday.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati inaugurates Suramadu bridge pillar
Megawati inaugurates Suramadu bridge pillar The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Denpasar President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is seeking reelection this year, inaugurated on Friday two different projects in East Java and Bali, only three days ahead of the July 5 presidential election.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Locals doubt benefits of Pitung tourist site
Locals doubt benefits of Pitung tourist site Urip Hudiono, Jakarta Residents of Marunda Pulo fishing village in North Jakarta, where the house of legendary Betawi (native Jakartan) hero Pitung stands, are doubtful that the municipality's plan to convert their area into a tourism site would benefit them. Legend says Pitung is the Robin Hood of Betawi, who stole from the wealthy Buginese, Chinese and Arabs and was never captured.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore, Malaysian businesses to mount joint investment missions
Singapore, Malaysian businesses to mount joint investment missions Agence France-Presse Singapore Singapore and Malaysia signed an agreement here on Friday that will help their business people organize joint investment promotions in third countries in another sign of improving bilateral ties. The first joint mission will be in Indonesia on Aug 22-24, Singapore Trade Minister George Yeo said.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Infla
JP/13/Infla RI inflation to exceed target, touch 7%: BPS Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesia's inflation rate is expected to touch 7 percent for the whole year, exceeding the government's target of 6.5 percent - due mostly to the rupiah's weakness, a government official said Friday. "For the first six months of this year, the consumer price had already risen 3.29 percent," La Ode Syaifuddin, the deputy chairman of the Central Bureau of Statistics, told reporters.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore, Malaysian businesses to mount joint investment missions
Singapore, Malaysian businesses to mount joint investment missions Agence France-Presse Singapore Singapore and Malaysia signed an agreement here on Friday that will help their business people organize joint investment promotions in third countries in another sign of improving bilateral ties. The first joint mission will be in Indonesia on Aug 22-24, Singapore Trade Minister George Yeo said.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Business confidence index shows recovery
Business confidence index shows recovery The Jakarta Post , Jakarta Business confidence recovered in April and May due to the relatively peaceful legislative elections, with corporate leaders becoming increasingly convinced that the government will be able to maintain order during the presidential election, a survey says.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
ARF meeting ends with no progress on Myanmar issue
ARF meeting ends with no progress on Myanmar issue The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Myanmar and the North Korean nuclear crisis dominated the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF) on Friday. For two days, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell demanded that the junta halt its harsh treatment of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, whose party won Myanmar's general election in 1990 only to have the junta void the results.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Siswono the richest, Amien poorest candidate
Siswono the richest, Amien poorest candidate Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Friday the temporary results of its verification of the wealth reports of presidential and vice presidential candidates. However, not all candidates have updated their wealth reports, since they first submitted their reports to the now-defunct Civil Servants Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN). "We have not cross-checked their reports due to lack of time.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Terrorists hijack Islam: Singapore
Terrorists hijack Islam: Singapore INDONESIA: Moderate Muslim leaders must speak out against efforts by terrorists to hijack their religion and inflame hatred, Singapore's Foreign Minister S. Jayakumar said on Friday. He urged fellow members of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), to address the "emotional and psychological dimension of terrorism" as well as cooperating on law enforcement.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
PPATK steps up anti-money laundering drive
PPATK steps up anti-money laundering drive Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta The Financial Transaction and Report Analysis Center (PPATK), the country's money laundering watchdog, has joined The Edgmont Group, an international anti-money laundering group, in fighting the illegal practice. "It's a step forward for the country in its efforts to improve international cooperation in the anti-money laundering drive," PPATK spokesman M. Natsir Kongah said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati should suspend Sutiyoso
Megawati should suspend Sutiyoso In the debate between presidential and vice presidential candidates organized by the General Elections Commission at Borobudur Hotel on June 30, President Megawati, one of the candidates in the debate, said in reply to a question posed by a panelist that she would suspend Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh, because he had been named a suspect in a graft case.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fitri Wulandari
Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta British energy giant BP Plc expects to wrap up deals to sell two gas blocks to local firm PT Energy Mega Persada (EMP) and Malaysia's Petroliam National Bhd. (Petrona) later this month, the company said on Thursday. President of BP Indonesia Bill Schrader said the company would sell its Kangean block in East Java to EMP, and the Muriah block off the coast of Central Java to Petronas. "We reached an agreement to sell them.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police to guard tourists in Sabang
Police to guard tourists in Sabang ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Banda Aceh Police say they are ready to guard foreign tourists visiting Sabang, an officer has said. Banda Aceh Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Sayed Hoesainy said on Friday that the guarding of foreign tourists was in line with the city's civil emergency director (PDSD)'s decision to open the door for foreign tourists to visit Sabang.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lukas speaks for the Land of Deities
Lukas speaks for the Land of Deities Tarko Sudiarno, Contributor/Wonosobo, Central Java The 30 Dutch tourists were getting more and more impatient for the first ray of sunshine, as their guide, Lukas Agus Tjugianto, had told them sunrise came twice on Dieng Plateau, Central Java. "There are two sunrises. The Gold Sunrise and the Silver Sunrise," said Lukas, 64, who has a great store of stories about the plateau and is eager to relate them to every visitor.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Press freedom fighter, writer, Mochtar Lubis passes away
Press freedom fighter, writer, Mochtar Lubis passes away A. Junaidi, Jakarta The nation mourned as noted writer-journalist Mochtar Lubis passed away on Friday at the Medistra Hospital in Jakarta due to lung disease. Born on March 7, 1922, in Padang, West Sumatra, Mochtar was a celebrated novelist and respected journalist who co-founded the Indonesia Raya daily in 1949. "Mochtar was a giant in Indonesian journalism.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Promoting small-scale businesses
Promoting small-scale businesses As reported by Kompas (June 29), the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) has inaugurated PT UKM, which will assist small- and medium-scale businesses (UKM) in expanding their markets by raising product quantity and quality, as well as by maintaining production continuity.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Badminton director calls
Badminton director calls for training evaluation Eva C. Komandjaja Jakarta Taufik Hidayat and Sony Dwi Kuncoro are the latest Indonesian victims at the Malaysian Open, prompting the national training director to say the program needed to be evaluated. Taufik and Sony, who entered the tournament as the Asian championship finalists, were shut out of the tournament late on Thursday following the exit of their female compatriots.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Indonesia gets ready for
Indonesia gets ready for major political shake-up Peter Milne Jakarta As Indonesia is approaching its first-ever direct presidential election, a major shift is occurring in the country's political map. In the latest survey conducted by Ifes on June 4 through June 9 and published last week, Susilo registered support of an impressive 45 percent. 2. Polls -- Jakarta race: What the opinion polls don't say 2 x 30 Indonesia's race for presidency: What the opinion polls don't say Leonard C.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK requests travel ban for Puteh
KPK requests travel ban for Puteh Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) requested the immigration office on Friday to slap a travel ban on graft suspect Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh so it could investigate him. The commission is also planning to ask the central bank to freeze all bank accounts belonging to the governor and request President Megawati Soekarnoputri suspend Puteh from his post.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Migrant worker's
Migrant worker's extortion claim From Media Indonesia Two Indonesian labor recruitment companies, PT Hasta Insan Perkasa and PT Duta Fajar Barutama, both domiciled in Jakarta, sent me to work in Taiwan and I paid them a placement fee of some Rp 20 million. Unfortunately, the two companies manipulated the result of my health test at Li Shin Hospital in Taiwan and used it as a reason to force me to return to Indonesia without a refund.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Harm reduction, a work in progress in Kampung Bali
Harm reduction, a work in progress in Kampung Bali Leony Aurora, Jakarta Indra, 24, went to the public health center in Kampung Bali, Central Jakarta on Thursday for one reason: free hypodermic needles. He went to Iboy, a health worker for the Pelita Ilmu Foundation, which runs the harm reduction program, and took out a small package from a crumpled brown paper bag.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates lack communications skills
Candidates lack communications skills Ong Hock Chuan Jakarta 2. Sam -- Civilian rule, military restrictions: No change for Aceh's 1 x 45 Civilian rule: There is no change for election in Aceh Aceh electorate must have free and fair vote Sam Zarifi New York 3. Simon -- Leadership for democracy and education needed 1 X 30 New leaders must promote education Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police link six suspects to Jamaah Islamiyah
Police link six suspects to Jamaah Islamiyah P.C. Naommy, Jakarta National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Friday that the six terrorist suspects arrested in Sukoharjo, Central Java, on Wednesday came from the same group as the Malaysian bomb experts Noordin Mohammad Top and Azahari bin Husin who are still at large. Azahari and Noordin are both linked to the terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), which has been blamed for the Bali bombing on Oct.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Badminton director calls
Badminton director calls for training evaluation Eva C. Komandjaja Jakarta Taufik Hidayat and Sony Dwi Kuncoro are the latest Indonesian victims at the Malaysian Open, prompting the national training director to say the program needed to be evaluated. Taufik and Sony, who entered the tournament as the Asian championship finalists, were shut out of the tournament late on Thursday following the exit of their female compatriots.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Severino retains media fans
Severino retains media fans Former ASEAN secretary-general Rudolfo C. Severino, who held the position from 1998 to 2003, is still a familiar figure among journalists, who appreciate his authoritative manner of answering their questions. Throughout the summit, he responded confidently to reporters on all issues, from Myanmar to the Malacca Strait to Pakistan.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bad police, bad community
Bad police, bad community A bad police force reflects a bad community, and vice versa. This truism is relevant to the current situation in Indonesia, where the existence of a good police force and community still remains a dream. A good police force implies a force capable of maintaining security for the public, of upholding the law and protecting and serving the public in a professional manner.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Kutai council in hot water for golden handshakes
East Kutai council in hot water for golden handshakes Rusman, Samarinda Members of the East Kutai regency legislative council, East Kalimantan, are again in the hot seat following the discovery that they have been allocated severance pay to the tune of Rp 300 million (US$ 31,579) each for their four-year term. The money has been paid in stages since 2001, with each councillor receiving Rp 75 million per year.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Puteh case a test for anticorruption body
Puteh case a test for anticorruption body Despite the differences between Megawati Soekarnoputri and Amien Rais, the two have at least agreed on one thing -- the need to suspend Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh until he is cleared of corruption allegations. What is strange, however, is Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno, who has requested that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) give Puteh more time to respond to the summons he was served.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Guatemala removed from money laundering blacklist
Guatemala removed from money laundering blacklist Reuters Paris The international body leading a campaign against money laundering said on Friday it had removed Guatemala from its blacklist of countries not taking adequate measures against dirty money. Indonesia, the Philippines and Nigeria remained on the blacklist, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a watchdog sponsored by the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations, said in a statement.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Reclamation makes fishermen scavengers
Reclamation makes fishermen scavengers Multa Fidrus Tangerang The ongoing coastal reclamation at Dadap fishing village, Kosambi, here, has forced hundreds of fishermen to turn away from their profession and become scavengers. "Over the past two years, we had to become scavengers to survive," Syawaludin, a member of the Association of Minabahari Fishermen, told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
The special reports on the 11th ASEAN Regional Forum, are
The special reports on the 11th ASEAN Regional Forum, are prepared by The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba, Veeramalla Anjaiah, Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Adianto P. Simamora, and Ivy Susanti. Contact Information: Kornelius Purba at 0816 778 328; email: world@thejakartapost.com or purba@thejakartapost.com
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sleman offers fishermen a new beginning
Sleman offers fishermen a new beginning Bambang M, Contributor/Yogyakarta The regency of Sleman has its own way of taking care of the environment. Instead of simply banning people from using electricity to catch fish, it is also offering them a new beginning -- on land. The regency has been long been home to hundreds of people who make a living by killing fish in local rivers with electric currents. The traders then sell the fish in markets.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Teach public how to read reports: Expert
Teach public how to read reports: Expert YOGYAKARTA: A regional autonomy expert has praised the decision of the Sleman administration to have their 2003 financial reports printed in the mass media. AAGN Ari Dwipayana of the Gadjah Mada University said,"It's a good move, indeed, to create accountable, credible, and transparent government. But it should not just stop there.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Kancil' require new driver's license
'Kancil' require new driver's license Urip Hudiono and Evi Mariani, Jakarta Expressing concerns that the operation of locally made kancil would affect their daily livelihoods, several bajaj (three-wheel motorized vehicle) drivers are inquiring as to whether their current driver's licenses are valid for the four-wheel kancil. Siswo, who usually waits for passengers on Jl.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
The sugar saga
The sugar saga One might still hear a song, occasionally sung by one of the current presidential candidates whenever he is campaigning. He usually sings Kulihat ibu pertiwi, sedang bersedih hati... (I see my motherland is in (deep) sorrow ...). The reason for singing it is because he is -- and quite probably the majority of the Indonesian people, too -- very concerned at the current state of affairs in the country.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Take the shirt of your back: Councillors to get Rp 5m for tailors
Take the shirt of your back: Councillors to get Rp 5m for tailors Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung Though the new West Java legislative council has not yet been installed, the provincial administration has allocated Rp 500 million (US$55,555) for official uniforms for its 100 members. The money has been earmarked in West Java's 2004 budget drafted by the current council that will end its five-year term later this month, its spokesman Edi S. Holil said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen forced to become scavengers
Fishermen forced to become scavengers Multa Fidrus, Tangerang The ongoing coastal reclamation at Dadap fishing village, Kosambi, here, has forced hundreds of fishermen to turn away from their profession and become scavengers. "Over the past two years, we had to become scavengers to survive," Syawaludin, a member of the Association of Minabahari Fishermen, told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Illegal Jambi gold mining inflicts heavy losses on state
Illegal Jambi gold mining inflicts heavy losses on state Jon Afrizal, Jambi Indonesia has suffered hundreds of millions of rupiah in losses due to illegal gold mining activities in several regencies in Jambi province that have continued since 1997. No legal action has been taken to date by the local authorities to stop the mushrooming illegal mining, which has also had a negative impact on the environment, especially rivers where gold mining has taken place.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Agony of the election: Mulling over political power
Agony of the election: Mulling over political power Thomas Hidya Tjaya, Jakarta During this presidential election week voters are, once again, faced with a difficult decision over electing their leaders. For a variety of reasons the decision may be agonizing for many. A large number of people have complained about the lack of strong, charismatic leaders among the candidates. Others find all the candidates' weaknesses too much to bear.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Typhoon toll rises
Typhoon toll rises to 23 as RP mops up PHILIPPINES: The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year rose to 23 on Friday, as rescue workers rushed to clear landslides and send food and medicine to isolated areas, disaster officials said. Thousands of people were displaced by typhoon Mindulle, which packed winds of 190 km per hour and gusts of up to 230 km per hour as it swept past the northern region of Luzon island.
Sat, 03 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chaubey's lawyers seek Amnesty's help
Chaubey's lawyers seek Amnesty's help MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan Legal Aid Institute (LBH Medan) is planning to report the scheduled execution of drug convict Ayodhya Prasad Chaubey to human rights group Amnesty International (AI) in Geneva. The move was taken after the Medan District Court refused the second appeal for clemency filed by Chaubey, an Indian national, who was sentenced to death by the same court for possessing 12.19 kilograms of heroin.